Underground Athlete

Address:	3150 Spring St, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA
Phone:	+1 703-635-4740
Site:	undergroundathlete.com
Rating:	5
Working:	6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–3PM Closed

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I sing Underground Athletes praises everyday to my friends and family. --The fantastic TRAINERS are knowledgeable and offer extensive nutrition and conditioning information. They are always friendly professionals who motivate exercisers with a "work hard for your rewards" attitude. When I think I cant do more, Justin (owner and trainer) and Matt (trainer) encourage me to dig deeper and do more. I know Justin and Matt are as committed to my health as I am. --The encouraging MEMBERS literally cheer each other on. Whether they are newbies or gym rats (fat or fit), they recognize and encourage hard work when they see it. They celebrate each others successes and empathize with each others struggles to progress. However, dont think people stand around watching you work. Heck no! In an hour of training, every person is busy completing his/her customized workout and leave with a breathless "good job" or "nice work". --Even before its recent renovations,the GYM was worth the drive. Theres plenty of clean, new equipment and space for individual workouts without the "fitness factory" feel of corporate gyms. Underground Athlete also boasts great hours for any schedule. --As every infomercial and fitness trainer will tell you, RESULTS will vary; however, if you follow Justins recommended fitness and nutrition guidelines, you will see RESULTS. MY EXPERIENCE I met 2 trainers and paid (I didnt really do anything) 3 different gyms before a friend promised me Justin Case, the Miracle Worker, "would change my life". The other trainers barely assessed my needs and abilities before taking my cash; one even skipped sessions (Thats what I do. I didnt need a trainer who was less motivated to show up than I was.) On the other hand, Justin assessed the damage (more than 100 lbs overweight, foot pain, leg pain, hip pain, back pain, imbalance, and more) and discussed my goals. We also discussed my obstacles (poor motivation and boredom after a couple months) none of which the previous trainers and gyms questioned. While he couldnt remove my obstacles, he insisted I could not be a client if I didnt commit to the better health and nutrition. NO FLAKING ALLOWED. I agreed and started with changing my diet, according to Justins specifications, and keeping a diet diary. A week later, my first exercises were probably easy for others, but I knelt on the floor gasping for breath several times that first week. Id never been an athlete or even physical, yet Justin didnt go easy on me. Still at the end of each session, I was proud with what Id accomplished. And I kept coming back for more and never missing a chance to workout. By the end of the first month, my pain (which Id experienced for over 4 months) was gone. Within 8 weeks, Id lost 20 lbs. As I write this, Im finishing my sixth month. Ive lost nearly 60lbs; plus I can fit into a size 16 (I wore size 24 when I joined the gym). Still theres no whining about the workout (ok, no serious whining); no the sweat, sore muscles, and breathless panting are just "weakness leaving the body". More importantly, my attitude has changed. I admit I still slack off in my diet diary and some days a Hersheys Kiss cannot be ignored, but I have developed discipline that I thought I was incapable of. I feel stronger, more flexible, and faster than ever. I am excited to workout and eager for fitness challenges (Tough Mudder in June).

Max Epstein

This is the first review Ive ever written on Google, but UA deserves it. I tried out UA after a year and a half of frustration over constant setbacks from a herniated disk in my lower back. Tried physical therapy and two cortisone shots with little to no results. I took up swimming which helped a bit but not a ton. A surgeon recommended a procedure right around the time I started at UA because I "had tried all conservative approaches without success." At UA I got a personalized workout program that I could feel was strengthening and stabilizing my back. If something didnt feel right, I would just tell Justin, and hed think for a second and then replace the exercise with something else. For the first time in a long time I could get a real workout in, break a hard sweat, without aggravating my back. And not only avoid aggravating my injury, but I actually felt it getting better. Every month Justin gives you a new workout routine based on your progress, which is always harder and more fun than the previous ones. I ended up delaying the surgery because I was having too much fun at UA and didnt want to take the month of rest after the surgery. After a few months at UA I felt so good I realized I probably wouldnt end up getting the surgery at all. Now Ive been going for probably 6-8 months, I feel great, never got the surgery and assume I never will. And even though I dont feel really "injured" anymore, I know Ill still be UA a long time. I played two sports in high school and always felt like I knew what I was doing in a gym, but UA has shown me how much I really was missing going to the gym on my own. Cant recommend it highly enough.

Gwen Richardson

A co-worker/friend introduced me to Underground Athlete. I joined after trying it out for a week. I needed a change of venue. I had been working out in the same place for several years and it had started to get stale. This is a great workout place. Its a real gym with real equipment. There are no machines to assist you. You pick up/push up/ or lift the weight yourself. You will get a great workout. The trainers (Patrick and Justin) are awesome. I can do things I have never done before. Your routine is changed every month. Its always fresh!! I have a very bad knee that will have to be replaced next year. My routines are designed to help me strengthen my knee so that I will bounce back from the surgery quickly. Nutrition help is also available if you want it. Additionally I find the price that you pay to be excellent. This is group personal training at its best. Underground Athlete is an awesome place to workout!!

Laura DeFrancesco

Best investment Ive made in myself all year. I joined before my wedding in order to tone up my arms and back for my strapless dress. What I found was so much more than I could ask for. These guys motivate me to keep coming back and sweating it out! My previous gym was one of those spa-like places with fancy beverages in the cooler but no real culture. The team here brings the edge to your workouts: motivation, fun, and tough as nails! To all the brides out there: if you want to be a knockout in your gown go visit these guys. Theyll let you be a girl and whine/complain and then make you push even harder! Youll leave feeling addicted to the way these workouts make you feel!

Anonymous User

Ive been training at Underground Athlete for the last three months and Ive been nothing but impressed with the workouts and results Ive been seeing. As a former college athlete, I was looking for a place that has trainers that would help keep my workouts at a high level. Id workout at Underground Athlete everyday of the week if it was possible with my schedule. Theres just something about the place that makes you want to work harder. Everyone is very supportive, friendly and motivational. Underground Athlete is a unique place that Id highly recommend looking into.